Chapter 45: V3C13 – The Demonic Front (1/2)

Goddess [Ervia] POV:

"That was an interesting girl, someone who created conflict within herself because of the troubles around her. No, maybe that's just normal. Haha, 'normal' I see. Well, only giving her [Multiple Slash] would be a ripoff, so I granted her a unique spell [Heaven's Song]. I didn't tell her though, since it would be better if she brought herself to do it. She'll realize her own worth, and also extend it to others by swaying their hearts. A beautiful song that grants strength and morale, a fitting piece for an 'idol' I'd say."

"Do you really understand? The convoluted nature of humanity...well that's what I like about it~"

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Aki POV:

(Note: [Soul Breaking Phantasm] doesn't work on [Curses] since you need to observe the true identity, and since all of them are connected it has billions of identities. Aki doesn't know them all.)

The world of [Orvinus] is a fantasy with swords, beasts, and magic. The two main races are demons and humans, but there exist others in a smaller number. For example, the dragons lead by the [Dragon King], the elves, and dwarves. The [Curses] are flooding the world in such a position that all the territories are in danger and that at least one front somewhere in their territory is being chipped at.

For now, most fronts are under control, though that wouldn't stay true if it went on for the next few days. The [Curses] attacking dwarves are slowed due to the latter's underground bases. The [Curses] attacking elves are slowed due to the latter's affinity with spirits who willingly aid them. The [Curses] attacking dragons are slowed due to the latter's sheer combat prowess that claims them as one of the top lifeforms in the world. Heading to humanity, at the [Holy Kingdom]'s front are the heroes (soon), the army, knights, and adventurers while the [Demon Lord Aki] + demon army station themselves at the demonic front in demon territory. When [Spirit King] Eurevos finished the transportation magic and disappeared to another battle stage...

"We're here! Get into position!"

I look to the distant but no so far plains, the alluring green grass was no longer green, but streaked with black and red. There are metal weapons and armor strewn about along with wads of flesh tumbling like trash under chaotic feet. Then before that, are [Curses]...a swarm of bodies that paints the sky black. This sick sight, is a war, no, a fight for survival. Did the demon army onlooking the situation begin having second thoughts? Will my authority as a [Demon Lord] really push them that far...

It's a horrible sight, for demons. Even me, it reminds me of [Second Contact], and my blood begins to boil. Once everything was settled, I gave the order while looking back at the demonic army. They're humanoid but many have horns or tails, I can tell the ferocity of demons is not just a story. Their eyes are blazed with passionate resolve, it's how it should be. I shout loudly,

"Charge!"

"HAAA!!!"

A low-pitched grunt-like chant echoed throughout the force gathered by demonkind in this short time. Some are hesitant but get swept along. The [Demon Generals] will deal with the finer details. For now,

"Looks like I have no choice."

I muttered under my breath. I need to show them a bit first, loosen them up, and give them morale. Also, with this many [Curses], my [Mana Drain] is probably giddy at the future profits. I manifest both [Realizers], I'm going all out from the start.

"Take me to the [Cursed One]! Hooooaaaa!"

I charge in with mana-based physical enhancements along with my forces. This is a true demon army! Anyways, I'll show you the distribution I'm rocking this time since I haven't in a while,

[Magic-Based Weapon Manifestation Formation: 12%-cutlass1 12%-cutlass2]
[Magic-Based Physical Enhancement Formation: 12%-eyes 20%-arms 16%-legs]

The other 18% will go to my mana-based attacks, if I need more power then I can afford to take some off my eyes or legs.

Anyways, the ugly [Curses] here are just like the ones from Earth, but more packed together. Is this what Yoru meant by 'organization?' I target the [Core] areas and masterfully manipulate mana throughout my system. If you watched from outside, it's like an oscillating pendulum dancing in three dimensions while tearing through a sea of filth. I don't know where that weird expression came from, but my mind is focused on battle right now!

[Fire-Lightning Form Realizer: Dark Flaming Thunder Vortex]
[Fire-Lightning Form Realizer: Dark Flaming Thunder Vortex]

Vortexes in both hands, I slam the nearby [Curse]'s faces in and immediately burn chunks of it to dust. Sparks and a burnt smell permeate the air around me as I again, push off to the next target. It would be fine if we could offset the invasion just by killing small fries, but my aim is the heart of the enemy territory.

I feel the pit inside me grow and shrink accordingly. [Mana Drain] refills me after I make a move, it feels much like the combat during [Second Contact]. Using [Hexad Barriers] and [Wind Enhancement] to maneuver space like an acrobatic spider, I pierce at various angles [Curses] didn't even expect. My blades easily cut through their feeble bodies, and adding attribute attacks is like an instant kill. Orchestrating it all accurately and throwing some [Gravity Magic] to adjust weight in the mix and you have a crazy battlefield berserker that obliterates anything in its wake. That's me, well, that's how it has to be to stop this tragedy. I need more mana, more [Curses], more power--

[Lightning Form Realizer: Black Lightning Vortex]

I stab an ape [Curse] in the heart and twist my waist like a nimble ninja, along with the twist its internal organs explode with an electric burst.

"Gurrrooo..."

It dies without resistance. I feel the power grow, but I need more. I turn violently and push off the air at breakneck speed with Sino, the [Realizer] then slices cleanly through a humanoid [Curse]'s head like a fruit. Again and again, I twirl through the battlefield and clear out the enemies, it's quite tiring for my body, but I can make up for it with physical enhancement as my mana grows. An endless loop of death, as I cultivate my power. So this is why Yoru said I had a fighting chance, well I knew it subconsciously. More...burn...electrocute...control. Adeptly dance with my blades until everything dies. The [Curses] must fall, it's my--

"Watch out, Aki-sama!"

"Hm!?"

Someone from the [Dark Knight] unit covers behind me and fends off a [Curse]'s swipe with his sword, consequently chipping it badly. To be honest, that blow would've been covered by my barriers so you didn't need to jump in...

"Are you okay Aki-sama?"

Don't worry about me, worry about yourself first! This is the battlefield! Is that the wrong mindset to have as the one leading this whole thing?

"Watch out!"

But I shouted back too late, his distracted expression quickly turned to a pained one. I look over to his now missing right arm spewing blood. A nearby four-legged [Curse] with a spear-like horn skewered his bicep like some type of meat dish. Can Konno heal that...no let's think about that later.

"Get out of there!"

I rush in hastily and push him aside, intercepting another one of the [Curse]'s blows. This is tough on mana, so I bend down and slide through to an opening after sweeping the blade. 

[Fire Form Realizer: Dark Flame Vortex]

I thrust the fiery pillar into its chest, exploding it into finely cooked...no burned [Curse] meat. Well, not really since it poofed into ash, the [Dark Knight]'s arm sadly fell to the floor from the speared position. I don't have time to acknowledge our losses, we need to continue forward. Buy time...no we need to mold our own futures. I don't spare another look back and rush to the next [Curse] clumped area. Someone will handle the wounded, surely...

Anyways, the demon army is faring decently, but its already slowing to a stalemate. Can I hold this until the [Cursed One]...how long will it take? Rushing in solo would be beyond reckless...

Don't think, just attack!

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[Fire-Lightning Form Realizer: Dark Flaming Thunder Vortex]
[Fire-Lightning Form Realizer: Dark Flaming Thunder Vortex]

Loud crackles blast through the air and a mountain of [Curses] disintegrate in my wake. More mana is added. Repeat process. I knew what I signed up for, but I have to be up to the task. 

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On the battlefield, [Curses] dissipate but demon corpses remain. It gives me a sense of trying to empty an ocean using a syringe. It's been at least a day and some of pure fighting, I'm surprised my body is still together...my muscles are being torn apart but held together by mana. My protectors feel like they're overheating too, some water(ice) attribute mana distribution to those areas should help a bit.

But, my concentration is still on the battle, immersed even. My resolve will not fall. My fellow army has fought well, but the pace has slowed and the [Curses] don't stop, I can see why even Eurevos couldn't break numbers. It's not like this is meaningless though...the [Curse] defense to the backline is sturdy, and I've been trying to break through to no avail so at least I have that info. The army is low on health, how long can we keep this situation up for...I haven't been called by the heroes yet either. Things must be rough on their end...so I'll continue to kill, kill, kill. My mind is blanking as my mana technique sharpens inhumanely.

[Darkness Form Realizer: Dark Vortex]

A [Curse] is swallowed up by the jaws of hell and is regurgitated as a pile of blood. Sino's soon reaching her limit too...

I fall back slightly, my body is screaming painfully for rest. But, I'm then quickly interrupted by an exhausted yet somehow melodic voice.

"A-Aki-sama..."

"Lovet what is it?"

"Our army's morale is in the dumps, fighting an unwinnable battle..."

Some have retreated? Ha, so that's what they've been feeling and doing while I was working my butt off clearing these [Curses] for you guys? My forehead twists slightly, and my eyes widen. My adrenaline may be pumping too hard, the fatigue is making me crazy...but my goal stands clear. 

"Use [Broadcast]. Make it visible even from within demon territory."

I order unhesitantly. Is it the high of war that gives me this strangeness...

[Broadcast]

I push mana to my fading vocal cords and lungs, enhancing my voice like a loud speaker. So this is where I can use my ability...I shout,

"Rise up troops! The [Curses] are still trampling by the second! You think you have time to be resting?"

"..."

Are my words not inspiring enough?

"Do you have any pride as demons? Are you going to let these monsters roll around as they please in our territory? Are you going to disobey the new [Demon Lord]? Pick up your swords, staffs, or bows. Trust in me, we can obtain victory!"

"..."

An absurd claim. Is this where my reign falls flat? No, I refuse to give up. I even appealed to their pride as demons...aren't they all about that stuff?

"Is that so, you're going to let them do as they please? Are your expressions pained?"

I push a bunch of mana into my arms and prepare to slash down on the field of rabid [Curses]. Their intensity hasn't died down. I squeeze my will, my fiery passion into the blade that barely holds on from snapping by mana. Sino will also make her last effort here before falling asleep...

This will drain a large chunk of my mana, but these troops do a lot of work on the ends I can't cover....

[Fire Form Realizer: Dark Flame Vortex]

A sky-cracking amount of mana bursts from my position in a straight line, twisting black flames into a beam that ripped through the [Curse]'s lines. Enhanceing with the oxygen output from Sino, it intensified multiple times. Such an intense flame, I want them to see it.

"WITNESS!"

Attention falls on me again. My look is straight, not downcast like before. I'll inspire these hearts, I'll change it all. My will is toiling with my life thusfar.

"You may have given up, but that doesn't matter. Just follow my lead, I have the will to save. I'm telling you that I can protect! I'm not imploring you, this is an order! If you don't want to follow it then you'll burn by these monsters."

I'm aware that I'm saying rubbish, what I'm saying is at the height of arrogance and stupidtiy. It's the ramblings of a war machined berserker, a man too serious and desperate. But look at my soul, look at my eyes. Witness me. My authority is fake, but make it real for a moment. My intentions? Need not ask.

I scream such that my voice shakily declines.  

"The [Curses] bring hell to the demons, look at the battlefield. Look at the mountains of your dead comrades! Angry? Despairing? Look to the black painted skies, do you see an inevitable tradgedy? Do you see a chance for winning? You don't! It's why you're on your a**es right now! But I can see a victory. Don't trust me? Fine! Betray the [Demon Lord] and fall in the end. Believe in my will, the fires I bring. Did you see my battle? I'll do that hundreds of times if I must. Pick up your weapons, but not begrudiginly, follow my lead like a proud demon! We'll tear down the [Curses] and overcome catastrophe! Am I a madman? Am I a conceited? No, I'm the [Demon Lord]!"

It seems my speech is picking the demons up gradually. I get up to a higher platform with [Hexad Barriers] and start preaching even harder. The demon's expressions are lighting up, under my guidance. Am I horrible at manipulating and public spekaing? Of course, but I hope they're taken by my resolve. They weren't ready from the start, I was...believe you are right, yield to no one. Is that what a demon is, a [Demon Lord]? Is that how it should be? Is what I'm doing standing freely and tall amongst the people?

"They who've torn down the territory and economy are the [Curses]! They who invaded us with such laughable strength are the [Curses]! Rise up my troops! Burn their foolishness into their bodies! I, [Demon Lord Aki], am your ruler who'll tear them all to h*ll! Watched my battles, worshipped the gods, taken advantages...it all boils down to this moment! As I said before, the priority is to kill the [Curses]! Kill the [Curses]! I don't need to inspire hearts, I need to steal your hearts and make them my own! Who's with my idiocy!?"

"OOOOUUUU!!!"

"Looks like we have some brave heroes here! This war is ours! CHARGE!!!"

There are those among us who fall into my words. The demons launch a more fearsome assault, and the [Curses] are briefly pushed back. I join back in, to dance for their minds. As of this moment, I am a leader. As the leader, I'll do what I please. They'll follow me, no matter what I do. Fulfill my wishes, demons!

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My lacking words were [Broadcast]ed all over the demon territory and to my troops. The new [Demon Lord] is a valiant warrior preventing catastrophe, or so they said. Seeing my desperate appearance, my raging eyes...they'll bet on me hopefully. Those who saw my battle in person were convinced even more. This is how you save two worlds, follow me down this clear path I don't know I cut.

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